Roland Fantom X6 User Manual page 5

Effects .................................................... 43
Using effects ............................................................................................44
Using effects with a patch................................................................................................. 44
Using effects with a performance .................................................................................... 44
Adjust the reverberation (Reverb)................................................................................... 45
Adding spaciousness and depth (Chorus, Delay)......................................................... 45
Using the multi-effect ........................................................................................................ 46
What is a mastering effect? ............................................................................................... 46
What are input effects?...................................................................................................... 47
Using the effect switch ...................................................................................................... 47
Going further
practical applications ............................. 49
Making a piano sound harder or softer .................................................50
Tip 1: Adjust the reverb (Reverb) .................................................................................... 50
Tip 2: Adjust the decay after the key is released (Release) .......................................... 50
Tip 3: Adjust the brightness of the sound ...................................................................... 51
Tip 4. Use the MFX equalizer ........................................................................................... 51
Making a strings sound sharper or softer.............................................52
Tip 1: Adjust the attack ..................................................................................................... 52
Tip 2: Adjust the release.................................................................................................... 52
Tip 3: Adjust the cutoff...................................................................................................... 53
Making lead instruments stand out .......................................................54
Tip 1: Use the MFX equalizer and spectrum.................................................................. 54
Tip 2: Use the MFX amp/speaker simulator ................................................................. 54
Tip 3: Use the MFX compressor ....................................................................................... 55
Creating a distinctively synth-like sound..............................................56
Tip 1: Cutoff and resonance.............................................................................................. 56
Tip 2: Turn the knobs while you play ............................................................................. 56
Adding the distinctive depth of an electric instrument .......................57
Tip 1: Use the MFX amp simulator.................................................................................. 57
Tip 2: Use a MFX compressor........................................................................................... 57
Tip 3: Use detune and chorus........................................................................................... 58
Playing just one component of a patch.................................................59
Creating a set of sounds for use in a live concert ...............................60
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